The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has welcomed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) call for a moratorium on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster shots to address the disparity in jab distribution between rich and poor countries. (Photo by Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) DOST...
The local government of Valenzuela City is preparing for a possible surge of COVID-19 cases. “I think the city is in good shape, in the sense na ready tayo kung dumami pa ‘yan (I think the city is in good shape, in the sense that we are ready if they increase),” Mayor Rex Gatchalian said at...
Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian said on Thursday that they are planning to extend the operating hours of their vaccination sites. “Ngayon three ‘yan of the 14 (vaccination sites) na nag-ooperate till 10 p.m. Ang gagawin namin i-e-extend namin ‘yung hours nung iba rin also till 10 p.m....
Bureau of Customs (BOC) personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have facilitated the clearance of the latest batch of Sinovac vaccines to arrive in the country. (Photo from BOC-NAIA) (Photo from BOC-NAIA) One million doses of the anti-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from...
The implementation of the two-week Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila is aimed at preventing the Philippines from turning into India and India which were both swept by the upsurge of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mainly due to the Delta variant. Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr.,...
President Duterte has approved the recommendation of the government's pandemic task force to escalate the current risk classification of Laguna, Iloilo City, and Cagayan de Oro to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 15, 2021. (Photo: Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Presidential...
EXO’s Xiumin (Twitter) K-pop boy band EXO member Xiumin, 31, has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID0-19), his agency said. On Aug. 5, SM Entertainment said, “Xiumin was diagnosed with COVID-19 today. Xiumin underwent a COVID-19 coronavirus test (polymerase chain reaction)...
The disorderly rush to get vaccinated--coupled with misinformation--comprise a "formula for chaos". MMDA traffic czar Edison Bong Nebrija (Photo from Nebrija's Facebook) Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic czar Edison Bong Nebrija gave this assessment Thursday, Aug. 5 after...
DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated that the "no vaccine, no work policy" is prohibited. Citing Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Advisory 3, Series of 2021, the DOH said that all employers may only encourage their workers to get vaccinated. ; "Any employee who chooses not to...
The Muntinlupa City government will not require quarantine passes from residents during the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila from August 6 to 20. Muntinlupa police chief Col. Melecio Buslig said quarantine passes are not needed during ECQ and Authorized Persons Outside...
In this photo taken on September 19, 2020, people wearing face shields queue up at a public market in Manila. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE PHOTO) An infectious disease expert reminded the public to strictly follow the health protocols when going outside to avoid carrying the...
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos has told the public not to believe in the allegations on social media that those who haven't been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) won't be given "ayuda" or cash aid. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos speaks...
